Off the Groove

Celebrate July 4th weekend with us while we recap races from two amazing flat track traditions. First, we look back on the epic race day that was Lima, 2019. We then recap yesterday's races and even talk to a rider who some would say, "won the day."

In this week's episode, we look ahead to the Lima race weekend and chat with 3-time ice racing champ, Jake Mataya. We talk ice racing and well as dirt track and get his thoughts on the 2019 season.

In this week's episode, we recap the inaugural Laconia Short Track event and talk to first-time AFT Twins winner, Bronson Bauman. Hear his thoughts on the day and what he's thinking heading into next weekend's event in Lima. We also put in a call to Richard and Brent Riley. The Riley's promote the oldest-running dirt track race in America, the Barbara Fritchie Classic, in Frederick, Maryland. We talk about the history of the event and how these two got involved in promoting this 4th of July tradition.

In this week episode, we talk short track racin' as we head to Laconia for this weekend's national at THE Flat Track. We put in a quick call to Matt Beland, a New Englander who can't wait to sling some dirt in his back yard this Saturday. Then, we catch up with The Racing Lady herself, Nichole Mees. We talk racing, momming and promoting. Get the scoop in what to look forward to for Lima and also hear from a surprise guest!

In this week's episode, we recap the first mile race of the 2019 season in Lexington, KY and catch up with one of the most anticipated rookie riders in a while, Dallas Daniels. We discuss the successful amateur career he's had already and look ahead to his first Pro Grand National in Lima, Ohio later this month.

This week, we're packing two great interviews into one episode. First, we put in a call to Roger Lee, minutes after he made his big announcement earlier this week. Hear all his thoughts on this weekend's race and what it means for his family, plus Roger's opinions on the 2019 season. Then, we call Production Twins rider, Jordan Harris. His 9-5 job outside of racing is on another level! Hear more about his 2019 effort, another great flat track story for the collection.

In this week's episode, we look ahead to the three greatest days in flat track, Memorial Day weekend in Springfield, IL. Since we're talking flat tracking in the land of Lincoln, we thought it may be worth putting in a call to one of our favorite flat trackers, and Illinois native, Robbie "Bugs" Pearson. From running into riders pulling up to staging, to running up from with some of the greatest dirt track riders in the world, hear first hand how motorcycle racing has shaped his life and why he feels he is in the best position to succeed in his second full season with his new team.

In this week's episode, we recap some racing from southern California and chat with flat track statistical guru, Bert Sumner. He explains where he found his passion for flat track motorcycle racing, how he became a race promoter, and what fuels his love for preserving the history of our sport. There is no part of a flat track event this guy hasn't had his hands in and a flat track family member everyone needs to know.

This week we catch up with former Grand National Champion/current Super Hooligan rider, Smokin' Joe Kopp. Hear how he got into dirt track racing as well as several other motorcycle racing disciplines, what its been like to watch his 14 year old son Kody find his own success in the sport, and what he plans to do after he's done racing super hooligans.

This week's episode is JAM-PACKED with international flat track talk. First, we catch up with Oliver Brindley, who is driving through California on his way to prepare his bikes for an outlaw race with a pretty hefty purse. Then, we talk to Johnny Lewis just before he hops on a plane heading to spend almost a month in Europe. Finally, to top it all off, we talk to the Director of DTRA Series himself, Anthony Brown. We get to know the series runs across the pond and quickly realize we have a lot in common with our British fat track family.